Look at how far up on the transom those bravo gimbals are mounted. That baby should fly.........

To the OP of this thread. I would be interested in some of the original parts on that beauty if you decide to part with any of them. More specifically interior stuff.

Buck

Awsome! im building the same boat now. just stripped mine down. I am painting her tmw. I have a ? what would be a nice x dimention? im running a single big block w a standard bravo xr. motor 540 675hp. Im thinking to set it at 17 3/4. im getting mixed answers some say 2-2 1/2 put prop shaft below bottom or 3-3 1/2. any imput would help

Ron.

i have a 1976 28 cigaretts with 260 hp each trs drives 15x17 props top speed is 50 at 3000rpm

ive got a tony lebear 28ss <super light long island repop> with blown 355 with alphas 550hp ea and at full tilt trimmed out with 80 gal fuel I've been on gps at 94.

my drives are way up heres a pic, sm exhaust

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Thats a SICK boat!!! 94 is fast for a 28' Cig!

I have a 79/80 SS with twin big blocks, yes very fast, but there isn't room to do anything in the engine bay, and she sits heavy at the dock.

Will i be able to keep my stock hatch on with the higher x dim and still get the exhaust above the rub rail? My drives are about 1" below the bump out on the back of my hull? All the boats i have seen are ss's and have the raised hatch? Was not sure if it is a must?

I have 144ci blowers on mine that's why the flame arresters poke thru

Mine with big blocks and stock 425HP/454 intake manifolds with the exhaust above the rub rail, the air cleaners stick thru the hatch as does the exhaust risers.

Some of the big block boats had a flat hatch with (3) scoops towards the back to give the mainfold clearance. They also used the lowest flame arrestor they could find.

You're correct, the twin big block hulls had 3 scoups across the back edge of the hatch to clear the exhaust risers. My boat had the exhaust risers changed to point the exhaust straight out, instead of down, they now come out just above the rub rail.

My boat was re-fitted with 425HP/454's, they had to cut holes thru the hatch and cushion for the air cleaners to poke thru, the 425's have a taller intake manifolds than the original 330's and there was no way to use even the lowest profile flame arrestors.

Does anybody have a spare pair of scoups laying around?

I sold a 28 hatch to 'P Offshore' several years back. I'm sure it's still sitting in his shop. It had two tall scoups (like Formula 1 size) on it.

He's turned into a boating hermit and might be difficult to get ahold of. But, you might PM him.

I am looking for 2 of the original scoups to cover my air cleaners, then have the cushion re-cut around them.

ive been trying to find something to cover my cleaners also

YEs, I have the molds to them and can make new scoops for your boats!!

[email protected]
215.510.8007

There are 2 sizes, How much for 2 of the smaller scoups, and could you make them 4 to 6 inches longer?

Yes,
Reg Scoops are 185.00 ea and whatever time my fiberglass man would have into them to section and fair.

you can e mail me if you need

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Did they come from the factory with Alpha's and small blocks?

I am about to go pick one up that is rigged this way?

Uploading some pics (of The Flying Dutchman LOL) for the OP. Boat is at Lilly sport boats in MD getting some work.

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Looks cool. I have one for sale in the classifieds if anyone is looking for a deal on a nice one

Are you guys rigging that boat for Bravos or Alphas?

Smallblocks with Bravos.

Found this